Japanese · Kyoto

hana yamamoto

A seasonal kaiseki, cooked with quiet precision.

5.0 · 38 reviews · from $320
n°01 · the cook
Cuisine
Japanese
City
Kyoto
Specialty
Kaiseki
Rating
5.0 / 5
Starting from
$320
Usually books
~4 weeks out

an eveningwith hana.

Hana trained in a Kyoto ryokan for twelve years before going private. Her kaiseki menus follow the traditional structure and shift with the season.

n°03 · signature dishes

whathana is known for.

  • 01
    Hassun

    The seasonal opener — eight small bites.

  • 02
    Shokuji

    Rice, miso, pickles — the quiet finale.

  • 03
    Matcha and wagashi

    Whisked at the table.

Showcase only — bookings are by menu, not by dish.

n°04 · what to expect

the kitchen,the setup.

equipment requirements
Standard home kitchen requiredChef brings most equipmentDinnerware rental available
n°01

What Your Chef Provides

Your chef will arrive with professional knives, personal culinary tools, plating supplies, and any specialty equipment listed in your booking agreement.

n°02

What the Client Provides

Clients are expected to provide a clean, functioning kitchen with standard cookware, basic preparation equipment, dinnerware, glassware, and utensils unless alternative arrangements have been made.

n°03

Need Additional Equipment?

If your kitchen is missing essential items, your chef may recommend rentals or offer to provide select equipment for an additional fee.

n°05 · the room
n°06 · overheard

what guestssaid.

She turned our dining room into a ryokan for one evening.
Aki M. · April 2026
Precise, quiet, extraordinary. Worth every dollar.
Sarah W. · February 2026